Building Schools For The Future In Greater London

EDM number 474 in 2010-12, proposed by Chuka Umunna on 12/07/2010.
Categorised under the topic of Schools.

That this House condemns the Government's decision to cancel the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme for 171 secondary schools in Greater London; notes that this dashes the hopes and efforts of thepupils, parents, teachers and governors of those schools; further condemns the ongoing uncertainty facing 11 London sample schools where the status of planned building work remains under review; regrets the negative effect that the Government's decision will have on growth and jobs in London's construction industry; further notes that thousands of London school pupils and teachers have benefited from BSF projects that have already been completed; asserts that a modern, purpose-built and comfortable learning environment is essential to the education of children in London and elsewhere; and in the strongest possible terms, urges the Government to reconsider its decison and proceed with the projects previously planned.

This motion has been signed by a total of 30 MPs.